KAP sani2c by numbers

0 – The number of KAP sani2c’s that ‘Farmer Glen’ Haw has actually ridden2.4 – Number of tonnes of potatoes that are served during the event2.6 – Number of tonnes of chicken meat consumed during the event3 – Number of Black Mamba’s seen during the preparation of the route (on average)3 – The number of days it takes workers to erect the tents at each of the two overnight stops3 – The number of different events that make up the KAP sani2c (the Trail, the Adventure, the Race)8 – Number of kilometres ‘Farmer Glen’ lives from the McKenzie Race Village21 – Number of eight-tonne trucks that transport riders’ boxes to each overnight stop23 – The number of communities, schools, charities and environmental groups that benefit from the event61 – The average metres per rider along the route from Himeville to Scottburgh on Thursday, when all three races are on the course.82 – Number of kilometres riders will ride on Stage One of the KAP sani2c82 – Number of kilometres riders ride on the third and final stage of the KAP sani2c96 – Number of kilometres riders ride on Stage Two of the KAP sani2c (the longest stage)138 – The number of showers erected for the event195 – Number of kilograms of coffee that is consumed during the event266 – Number of toilets that are used during the event500 – Number of kilograms of bananas eaten during the event1000 – Loaves of banana bread served at the McKenzie Club Race Village1200 – Dozen eggs consumed during the event2000 – Litres of milk consumed during event2300 – Number of tents that are erected for the event2850 – The number of people that are employed during the event3785 – Total number of metres that riders will ascend during the KAP sani2c4264 – The number of riders that are taking part this year across all three races6000 – Time in man-days spent preparing the route every year (16.43 years!)9600 – The number of donuts consumed during the race11 000 – kms are travelled every year while working on the route before and during the event20 000 – Amount of tea bags that are used during the event22 500 – The number of litres of water that is boiled for showers every day27 000 – The number of bottles of water that are given to participants during the course of the event57 225 000 – Amount in Rands that is contributed to community development through the KAP sani2c.

This year is the 13th edition of the KAP sani2c, the world’s largest mountain bike stage race, which takes place from Himeville to Scottburgh.

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